Transportation device for stainless steel bottles

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of stainless steel bottles, and relates to a stainless steel bottle transporting device which comprises at least two modular bases, a plurality of steel cylinders, a plurality of steel cylinders and a plurality of steel cylinders. The self-adaptive clamping assemblies are arranged on the bases and used for fixing the stainless steel bottles; the negative pressure adsorption system is arranged at the bottom of the base, and negative pressure is formed by discharging air in the sealing cavity, so that the base is adsorbed to the bottom surface of the carriage; and the intelligent control system is arranged in the base and used for monitoring and controlling the clamping state, the negative pressure state and the transportation environment parameters. The modular base comprises a base body, the upper surface of the base body is provided with a clamping assembly mounting area, and the lower surface of the base body is provided with a sealing cavity; a splicing mechanism is arranged on the side face of the base body and comprises at least one buckle and at least one clamping groove. The splicing mechanism is provided with a guide alignment structure and a locking indication device. The device has the effects of high universality, quick installation, high stability and intelligent adaptation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of stainless steel bottles, and more particularly to a transport device for stainless steel bottles. Background Technology

[0002] Stainless steel cylinders (including industrial gas cylinders and special material storage and transportation cylinders) are widely used in chemical, medical, scientific research, and energy fields. Traditional transportation methods mainly employ the following forms: 1. Simple fixed type: The cylinder is fixed in the carriage using ropes, straps or simple brackets. It has poor stability and is prone to displacement, collision or even tipping due to vehicle bumps, sudden braking or turning.

[0003] 2. Dedicated mounting bracket: The mounting bracket is designed for a specific type of gas cylinder, lacks versatility, and is cumbersome to install and disassemble.

[0004] 3. Filling with cushioning materials: Filling the cylinder with cushioning materials such as foam and wooden boards is inefficient and cannot be adapted to cylinders of different sizes.

[0005] The above methods all have some of the following problems: Insufficient stability: Traditional fixing methods are difficult to handle complex road conditions and long-term transportation. Cylinders are prone to slight displacement, leading to valve damage or leakage at connections. Poor adaptability: A single fixing device is usually only suitable for cylinders of a specific diameter or height; equipment needs to be replaced or adjusted when transporting cylinders of different sizes. Cumbersome operation: Installation and disassembly are time-consuming and labor-intensive, increasing transportation costs. Lack of overall coordinated fixing: Fixing multiple cylinders separately lacks overall stability and makes them prone to collisions during transportation. Poor vehicle compatibility: The fixing device often cannot fully fit the bottom of the vehicle, creating a risk of overall slippage during vehicle acceleration and deceleration.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a stainless steel bottle transportation and securing system that is versatile, quick to install, highly stable, and intelligently adaptable. Summary of the Invention The purpose of this invention is to provide a stainless steel bottle transport device to solve the technical problems of insufficient stability, poor adaptability, and cumbersome operation, so as to achieve the purpose of strong versatility, quick installation, high stability and intelligent adaptability.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A conveying device for a stainless steel bottle, comprising: At least two modular bases can be assembled to accommodate the transportation needs of different numbers of cylinders; An adaptive clamping assembly is provided on each base to secure the stainless steel bottle; The negative pressure adsorption system installed at the bottom of the base creates negative pressure by expelling air from the sealed cavity, causing the base to adhere to the bottom of the carriage. The intelligent control system installed in the base is used to monitor and control the clamping status, negative pressure status, and transportation environment parameters.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the modular base includes: a base body, an upper surface provided with a clamping component mounting area, and a lower surface provided with a sealing cavity; The side of the base body is provided with a splicing mechanism, including at least one buckle and at least one slot; The splicing mechanism is equipped with a guide alignment structure and a locking indicator device; The modular base is equipped with a waterproof electrical interface for power and data communication connections between bases.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the buckle of the splicing mechanism is an elastic barb structure, and the slot is a matching recessed structure; After the buckle is engaged with the slot, the locking status is displayed by a locking indicator device, which can be a mechanical pop-up color mark or an electronic indicator light.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the adaptive clamping assembly includes three or more clamping arms evenly distributed, a driving device for driving the clamping arms to move synchronously, and a pressure sensor disposed on the inner side of each clamping arm. The mechanical locking device after clamping is in place is either an eccentric wheel locking mechanism or a ratchet locking mechanism.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the adaptive clamping component further includes: Adjustable fixing straps are installed on the upper part of the base; The anti-loosening alarm device will sound an alarm when it detects that the clamping force is lower than the set threshold.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the negative pressure adsorption system includes: A sealing cavity is provided at the bottom of the base body, and a flexible sealing ring is provided at the opening of the sealing cavity; An exhaust port communicating with the sealed cavity and a one-way valve located at the exhaust port; An electric exhaust pump is used to extract air from a sealed cavity to create negative pressure. A negative pressure sensor is used to monitor the negative pressure value inside the sealed cavity; Manual pressure relief valve and automatic pressure relief device in case of power failure.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sealed cavity is divided into multiple independent chambers, each of which is equipped with an independent exhaust port, a one-way valve and a negative pressure sensor.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the intelligent control system includes: The main controller is located inside the main base; The status monitoring module is used to monitor clamping force, negative pressure value, and cylinder posture; Alarm system, including local audible and visual alarms and wireless remote alarm modules; The data logging module is used to record data during the transportation process.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are: 1. Modular splicing design: The base can be flexibly combined to adapt to different transportation needs and improve equipment utilization; 2. Adaptive clamping technology: Automatically adapts to steel cylinders of different diameters to ensure uniform and appropriate clamping force; 3. Negative pressure adsorption fixation: The base adheres to the bottom of the carriage under negative pressure to prevent overall slippage; 4. Multiple safety features: mechanical locking + negative pressure adsorption + upper fixation, triple protection; 5. Intelligent status monitoring: real-time monitoring, intelligent early warning, and data recording; 6. Quick-operation design: Easy installation and disassembly, improving work efficiency; 7. Highly adaptable design: adaptable to different carriage floor conditions, with reliable sealing. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stainless steel bottle transport device of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the transport device for the stainless steel bottle of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the modular base of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent control system of the present invention.

[0017] Legend: 1. Modular base; 11. Waterproof electrical interface; 2. Adaptive clamping assembly; 21. Clamping arm; 22. Drive unit; 23. Pressure sensor; 24. Adjustable fixing strap; 25. Anti-loosening alarm device; 3. Negative pressure adsorption system; 31. Sealed cavity; 32. Flexible sealing ring; 33. One-way valve; 34. Electric exhaust pump; 35. Negative pressure sensor; 36. Manual pressure relief valve; 37. Automatic pressure relief device upon power failure; 4. Intelligent control system; 41. Main controller; 42. Status monitoring module; 43. Alarm system; 44. Data recording module; 5. Splicing mechanism; 51. Buckle; 52. Slot; 53. Guide alignment structure; 54. Locking indicator device. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] Example: like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a stainless steel bottle transport device includes: at least two modular bases 1, which can be spliced ​​to adapt to the transport needs of different numbers of stainless steel bottles; an adaptive clamping assembly 2 set on each base for fixing the stainless steel bottle; a negative pressure adsorption system 3 set at the bottom of the base, which creates negative pressure by venting air from the sealed cavity 31, so that the base is adsorbed to the bottom of the carriage; and an intelligent control system 4 set in the base for monitoring and controlling the clamping status, negative pressure status and transport environment parameters.

[0020] The modular base 1 includes a base body with a clamping component mounting area on the upper surface and a sealed cavity 31 on the lower surface. The base body adopts a standardized modular design, with each base body being a square or rectangular structure, preferably 500mm × 500mm in size. The base material is selected from high-strength engineering plastics (such as reinforced nylon) or lightweight aluminum alloy, ensuring both strength and weight reduction.

[0021] The adaptive clamping assembly 2 adopts an adaptive clamping method in which the bolt is turned in to abut against the stainless steel bottle.

[0022] The side of the base body is provided with a splicing mechanism 5, including at least one buckle 51 and at least one slot 52; through the buckle 51 and slot 52, adjacent base bodies can be connected to form a splicing structure. It can not only splice a number of base bodies according to the indicated number to place an appropriate number of stainless steel bottles, but also be applicable to vehicles of different sizes. Furthermore, the number of spliced ​​base bodies can be changed according to the number of stainless steel bottles.

[0023] The splicing mechanism 5 is equipped with a guide alignment structure 53 and a locking indicator device 54. The guide alignment structure 53 can guide the card block into the card slot 52.

[0024] The modular base 1 is equipped with a waterproof electrical interface 11 for power and data communication connections between bases.

[0025] In this embodiment, the buckle 51 of the splicing mechanism 5 is an elastic barb structure, and the slot 52 is a matching recessed structure, thereby improving the connection stability between the buckle 51 and the slot 52.

[0026] At the same time, after the buckle 51 is engaged with the slot 52, the locking status is displayed by the locking indicator 54. The locking indicator 54 is a mechanical pop-up color mark or an electronic indicator light, which reminds the installer whether the buckle 51 is fixed in the slot 52, forming a clear mark.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the adaptive clamping assembly 2 can also employ a clamping arm 21 design, which includes three or more evenly distributed clamping arms 21, a drive device 22 for synchronously moving the clamping arms 21, and a pressure sensor 23 located inside each clamping arm 21; a mechanical locking device is also included after clamping, which can be an eccentric wheel locking mechanism or a ratchet locking mechanism. The three clamping arms 21 not only ensure stable clamping but also improve the stability of the stainless steel bottle within the base body. The clamping arms 21 can use DC geared motors, achieving self-locking through a worm gear mechanism. Simultaneously, a bevel gear distribution box is used for the synchronization mechanism to ensure synchronous movement of the three clamping arms 21. Furthermore, rollers are provided at the ends of the clamping arms 21 to reduce friction with the steel bottle.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the adaptive clamping assembly 2 also includes: an adjustable fixing strap 24 disposed on the upper part of the base to further enhance the stability of the stainless steel bottle within the base body; and an anti-loosening alarm device 25 that issues an alarm when the clamping force is detected to be lower than a set threshold, thereby reminding the escort personnel of the failure of the stainless steel bottle clamping.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the negative pressure adsorption system 3 includes: a sealed cavity 31 located at the bottom of the base body, with a flexible sealing ring 32 at the opening of the sealed cavity 31; an exhaust port communicating with the sealed cavity 31 and a one-way valve 33 located at the exhaust port; an electric exhaust pump 34 for extracting air from the sealed cavity 31 to create negative pressure; a negative pressure sensor 35 for monitoring the negative pressure value inside the sealed cavity 31; a manual pressure relief valve 36 and an automatic pressure relief device 37 for automatic pressure relief upon power failure. The manual pressure relief valve 36 allows for manual pressure relief. The automatic pressure relief device 37 automatically relieves pressure upon power failure, preventing situations where pressure relief is impossible after a power outage.

[0030] In this embodiment, the flexible sealing ring 32 is a double-lip silicone rubber sealing ring with an "M"-shaped cross-section. The upper lip mainly serves a sealing function, while the lower lip provides auxiliary sealing and has a dust-scraping function. The sealing ring height is compressible by 30%, which can adaptively compensate for the unevenness of the base body within ±3 mm.

[0031] In this embodiment, the depth of the sealing cavity 31 is designed to be 25 cm. This depth has been optimized through fluid dynamics simulation. If it is too shallow, the effective adsorption area will be insufficient, and if it is too deep, the exhaust time will be prolonged and it will be difficult to establish negative pressure.

[0032] The negative pressure adsorption system 3 is the core subsystem of this invention that ensures a firm connection between the base and the bottom of the carriage. Its design concept is to create a controllable local vacuum environment at the bottom of the base and use atmospheric pressure difference to generate a strong adsorption and fixation force.

[0033] The sealed cavity 31 is divided into multiple independent chambers. Each independent chamber is equipped with an independent exhaust port, a one-way valve 33, and a negative pressure sensor 35. This allows multiple independent chambers to adsorb stainless steel bottles. If one independent chamber does not form a negative pressure, the other independent chambers can still form a negative pressure to adsorb stainless steel bottles.

[0034] In this embodiment, the intelligent control system 4 includes: a main controller 41, which is located in the main base; a status monitoring module 42, which is used to monitor the clamping force, negative pressure value, and cylinder posture; an alarm system 43, which includes a local audible and visual alarm and a wireless remote alarm module; and a data recording module 44, which is used to record transportation process data.

[0035] This application features: Modular splicing design: The base can be flexibly combined to adapt to different transportation needs and improve equipment utilization; Adaptive clamping technology: Automatically adapts to steel cylinders of different diameters to ensure uniform and appropriate clamping force; Negative pressure adsorption fixation: The base adheres to the bottom surface of the carriage under negative pressure to prevent overall slippage; Multiple safety guarantees: Mechanical locking + negative pressure adsorption + upper fixation, triple insurance; Intelligent status monitoring: Real-time monitoring, intelligent early warning, and data recording; Quick operation design: Easy installation and disassembly, improving work efficiency; Strong adaptability design: Adapts to different carriage bottom conditions and ensures reliable sealing.

[0036] Under the same transportation conditions (200 kilometers of mountain roads, 20 gas cylinders), compared with the traditional fixed method:

[0037] In summary, this application has the following advantages: 1. Significantly improved security Multiple securing mechanisms: Mechanical clamping, negative pressure adsorption, and upper fixing belt form a triple securing system, ensuring safety even if one system fails; Real-time status monitoring: 24 / 7 uninterrupted monitoring to promptly detect potential risks; Intelligent early warning system: tiered alarm mechanism to avoid false alarms and missed alarms; Emergency response capability: It can be quickly released or reinforced in case of emergency.

[0038] 2. Transportation stability has been greatly improved. Overall stability: Multiple bases are spliced ​​together to prevent individual gas cylinders from shaking independently; Impact resistance: The system can withstand inertial forces under conditions such as sudden braking and sharp turns; Long-term stability: Mechanical locking + negative pressure adsorption prevents loosening after long-term transportation; Road surface adaptability: Buffer design and adaptive adjustment to adapt to different road conditions.

[0039] 3. Work efficiency has been significantly improved. Quick installation: The fixing time for a single gas cylinder is less than 2 minutes, which is more than 70% faster than traditional methods; Simplified operation: One-button automatic clamping reduces the skill requirements for operators; Quick disassembly: Can be released within 30 seconds in an emergency; Reduced auxiliary tools: No additional tools and equipment are required.

[0040] 4. Significant economic advantages High equipment utilization: Modular design, one system can adapt to various sizes of steel cylinders; Reduce losses: Minimize damage to gas cylinders caused by collisions during transportation; Save manpower: Reduce the number of personnel required for fixed and inspection purposes; Reduced insurance costs: As transportation risks decrease, insurance costs can be reduced accordingly.

[0041] 5. Intelligent Management Data traceability: Complete records of data for each shipment, meeting quality management requirements; Remote monitoring support: Managers can remotely view the transportation status; Preventative maintenance: The system automatically prompts for maintenance needs, reducing unexpected failures; Data analysis and optimization: Accumulated data can be used to optimize transportation plans.

[0042] 6. Environmental adaptability Wide temperature range operation: -20℃ to +60℃ (normal operating temperature); Dustproof and waterproof: IP65 protection rating, suitable for harsh environments; Corrosion resistance: Major components are treated with corrosion resistance, making them suitable for chemical environments; Low energy consumption: Low standby power consumption, in line with the concept of green transportation.

[0043] 7. Social benefits Promote safe production: reduce accidents during steel cylinder transportation and safeguard public safety; Raising industry standards: Promoting the standardization and regulation of steel cylinder transportation; Conserving social resources: reducing direct and indirect losses caused by accidents; Technical demonstration effect: It provides technical reference for the transportation of other dangerous goods.

[0044] All the devices selected in this application are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structures and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0047] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of the present invention, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the inventive concept. The technical scope of this invention is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A transport device for stainless steel bottles, characterized in that, include: At least two modular bases (1) are used to fit together to accommodate the transportation needs of different numbers of cylinders; An adaptive clamping assembly (2) is provided on each base for securing the stainless steel bottle; The negative pressure adsorption system (3) installed at the bottom of the base creates negative pressure by venting the air in the sealed cavity (31), so that the base is adsorbed onto the bottom surface of the carriage. The intelligent control system (4) installed in the base is used to monitor and control the clamping status, negative pressure status and transportation environment parameters.

2. The stainless steel bottle transport device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The modular base (1) includes: a base body, with a clamping component installation area on the upper surface and a sealing cavity (31) on the lower surface; The base body is provided with a splicing mechanism (5) on its side, including at least one buckle (51) and at least one slot (52); The splicing mechanism (5) is provided with a guide alignment structure (53) and a locking indicator device (54); The modular base (1) is equipped with a waterproof electrical interface (11) for power and data communication connection between bases.

3. The stainless steel bottle transport device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The buckle (51) of the splicing mechanism (5) is an elastic barb structure, and the slot (52) is a matching recessed structure; After the buckle (51) is engaged with the slot (52), the locking status is displayed by the locking indicator (54), which is a mechanical pop-up color mark or an electronic indicator light.

4. The stainless steel bottle transport device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The adaptive clamping assembly (2) includes three or more uniformly distributed clamping arms (21), a drive device (22) for synchronously moving the clamping arms (21), and a pressure sensor (23) disposed inside each clamping arm (21). The mechanical locking device after clamping is in place is either an eccentric wheel locking mechanism or a ratchet locking mechanism.

5. The stainless steel bottle transport device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The adaptive clamping component (2) further includes: Adjustable fixing strap (24) is installed on the upper part of the base; The anti-loosening alarm device (25) issues an alarm when it detects that the clamping force is lower than the set threshold.

6. The stainless steel bottle transport device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The negative pressure adsorption system (3) includes: A sealing cavity (31) is provided at the bottom of the base body, and a flexible sealing ring (32) is provided at the opening of the sealing cavity (31); An exhaust port communicating with the sealed cavity (31) and a one-way valve (33) provided at the exhaust port; An electric exhaust pump (34) is used to extract air from the sealed cavity (31) to create negative pressure; A negative pressure sensor (35) is used to monitor the negative pressure value inside the sealed cavity (31); Manual pressure relief valve (36) and automatic pressure relief device (37) after power failure.

7. The stainless steel bottle transport device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The sealed cavity (31) is divided into multiple independent chambers, each of which is equipped with an independent exhaust port, a one-way valve (33) and a negative pressure sensor (35).

8. The stainless steel bottle transport device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The intelligent control system (4) includes: The main controller (41) is located inside the main base; The status monitoring module (42) is used to monitor the clamping force, negative pressure value, and cylinder posture; An alarm system (43) includes a local audible and visual alarm and a wireless remote alarm module; The data recording module (44) is used to record transportation process data.

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